FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Updated Start Lists Announced for 126th Boston Marathon,
B.A.A. 5K, and B.A.A. Invitational Mile
Additional Media Resources Now Available for April's Events
BOSTON- The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) has announced updates to
the professional fields for the 126th Boston Marathon (April 18), B.A.A. 5K
(April 16), and B.A.A. Invitational Mile (April 16). For the first time in
1,099 days, the Boston Marathon returns to its traditional Patriots' Day
date.
Additionally, the B.A.A. has launched its 126th Boston Marathon Media Guide
and Professional Athlete Uniform Guide. Additional media resources,
including a complete schedule of events for this year's event, can be found
in the media section of the B.A.A.'s website. The Media Resources page will
be updated frequently in the lead up to race weekend.
126th Boston Marathon John Hancock Professional Athlete Team Open Division
Updates:
- Birhanu Legese (PB 2:02:48) of Ethiopia has been added to the men's
field. Birhanu is a two-time Tokyo Marathon champion and placed fifth at
the 2021 TCS London Marathon.
- Sisay Lemma (PB 2:03:36) of Ethiopia has been added to the men's field.
Sisay won the 2021 TCS London Marathon and has finished in the top-three
four times at Abbott World Marathon Majors events.
- Kinde Atanaw (PB 2:03:51) of Ethiopia has been added to the men's field.
Kinde won the 2019 Valencia Marathon and placed fourth at the 2012 World
Junior Championships in the 10,000m.
- Ababel Yeshaneh (PB 2:20:51) of Ethiopia has been added to the women's
field. Ababel has previously finished runner-up at the 2019 Chicago
Marathon, third at the 2021 New York City Marathon, and sixth at the 2019
Tokyo Marathon.
- Etagegn Woldu (PB 2:20:16) of Ethiopia has been added to the women's
field. Woldu placed second at the 2021 Valencia Marathon in her debut.
- The following athletes have withdrawn from the 126th Boston Marathon
men's field: Kenenisa Bekele (ETH); Titus Ekiru (KEN); Diego Estrada (USA);
Bernard Koech (KEN); Tyler Pennel (USA); Joe Stilin (USA); Bayelign
Teshager (ETH); Clayton Young (USA).
- The following athletes have withdrawn from the 126th Boston Marathon
women's field: Roza Dereje (ETH); Tigist Girma (ETH); Sara Hall (USA);
Kellyn Taylor (USA); Zeineba Yimer (ETH).
- Christie Dawes (AUS) has been added to the 126th Boston Marathon women's
wheelchair field. Eliza Ault-Connell (AUS), Masazumi Soejima (JPN), Tomoki
Suzuki (JPN); Wakako Tsuchida (JPN); Ernst van Dyk (RSA); and David Weird
(GBR) have withdrawn from the Boston Marathon wheelchair field.
- Melissa Stockwell (T63, USA Paralympian) has been added to the 126th
Boston Marathon Para Athletics Division. Tayana Passos (BRA) has withdrawn.
2022 B.A.A. 5K and B.A.A. Invitational Mile Updates:
- Anna Dibaba (ETH), Tai Dinger (USA), Willy Fink (USA), Millie Paladino
(USA), and John Reniewick (USA) have been added to the B.A.A. 5K field. Ben
Blankenship, Graham Crawford, Stanley Kebenei, Joe Klecker, Sydney
Gidabuday, and Erika Kemp have withdrawn from the B.A.A. 5K.
- Corey Bellemore (CAN), Johnny Gregorek (USA), Jenn Randall (USA), and
Colin Shultz (USA) have been added to the B.A.A. Invitational Mile field.
Dani Aragon, Jake Edwards, Neil Gourley, and William Paulson have all
withdrawn from the B.A.A. Invitational Mile.
BOSTON MARATHON MEN'S PROFESSIONAL OPEN DIVISION
MEN PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY
Birhanu Legese 2:02:48 (Berlin, 2019) Ethiopia
Evans Chebet 2:03:00 (Valencia, 2020) Kenya
Lawrence Cherono 2:03:04 (Valencia, 2020) Kenya
Sisay Lemma 2:03:36 (Berlin, 2019) Ethiopia
Kinde Atanaw 2:03:51 (Valencia, 2019) Ethiopia
Lemi Berhanu 2:04:33 (Dubai, 2016) Ethiopia
Lelisa Desisa 2:04:45 (Dubai, 2013) Ethiopia
Gabriel Geay 2:04:55 (Milan, 2021) NR Tanzania
Benson Kipruto 2:05:13 (Toronto, 2019) Kenya
Geoffrey Kamworor 2:05:23 (Valencia, 2021) Kenya
Eric Kiptanui 2:05:47 (Apugnano, 2020) Kenya
Bethwell Yegon 2:06:14 (Berlin, 2021) Kenya
Geoffrey Kirui 2:06:27 (Amsterdam, 2016) Kenya
Eyob Faniel 2:07:19 (Seville, 2020) NR Italy
Yuki Kawauchi 2:07:27 (Otsu, 2021) Japan
Albert Korir 2:08:03 (Ottawa, 2019) Kenya
Amanuel Mesel 2:08:17 (Valencia, 2013) Eritrea
Tsegay Tuemay 2:09:07 (Daegu, 2019) Eritrea
Scott Fauble 2:09:09 (Boston, 2019) USA
Colin Bennie 2:09:38 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Trevor Hofbauer 2:09:51 (Toronto, 2019) Canada
Jared Ward 2:09:25 (Boston, 2019) USA
Ian Butler 2:09:45 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Mick Iacofano 2:09:55 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Jake Riley 2:10:02 (Atlanta, 2020) USA
Jerrell Mock 2:10:37 (Chicago, 2019) USA
Jemal Yimer 2:10:38 (Boston, 2021) Ethiopia
Juan Luis Barrios 2:10:55 (Tokyo, 2018) Mexico
Matt McDonald 2:11:10 (Chicago, 2019) USA
Matt Llano 2:11:14 (Berlin, 2019) USA
Elkanah Kibet 2:11:15 (New York City, 2021) USA
CJ Albertson 2:11:18 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Jonas Hampton 2:12:10 (Atlanta, 2020) USA
Andrew Colley 2:12:15 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Mike Sayenko 2:12:59 (Valencia, 2021) USA
Jason Lynch 2:13:05 (Huntsville, 2021) USA
Josh Izewski 2:13:16 (Sacramento, 2018) USA
Nico Montanez 2:13:55 (Chicago, 2021) USA
John Tello Zuniga 2:14:19 (Lima, 2021) Colombia
Reed Fischer 2:14:41 (Chicago, 2021) USA
Tyler Pence 2:15:06 (Moline, 2021) USA
Daniel Ortiz Perez 2:15:39 (Valencia, 2020) Mexico
Paul Hogan 2:15:51 (Boston, 2021) USA
Markus Ploner^ 2:19:43 (Milan, 2021) Italy
Chip O'Hara^ 2:21:20 (Phoenix, 2020) USA
Gilles Rubio^ 2:21:40 (Valencia, 2019) France
Recio Alvarez^ 2:25:17 (Berlin, 2021) Dominican Republic
Sam Krieg^ 2:25:59 (Chicago, 2019) USA
Thomas Chapman^ 2:26:02 (Sacramento, 2019) USA
Joost De Raeymaeker^ 2:26:10 (Berlin, 2019) Belgium
Athletes with ^ next to their names are Masters (40+) athletes
BOSTON MARATHON WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL OPEN DIVISION
WOMEN PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY
Peres Jepchirchir 2:17:16 (Valencia, 2020) Kenya
Joyciline Jepkosgei 2:17:43 (London, 2021) Kenya
Degitu Azimeraw 2:17:58 (London, 2021) Ethiopia
Edna Kiplagat^ 2:19:50 (London, 2012) Kenya
Etagegn Woldu 2:20:16 (Valencia, 2021) Ethiopia
Maurine Chepkemoi 2:20:18 (Amsterdam, 2021) Kenya
Ababel Yeshaneh 2:20:51 (Chicago, 2019) Ethiopia
Desiree Linden 2:22:38 (Boston, 2011) USA
Viola Cheptoo 2:22:44 (New York City, 2021) Kenya
Purity Changwony 2:22:46 (Ampugnano, 2021) Kenya
Charlotte Purdue 2:23:26 (London, 2021) Great Britain
Molly Seidel 2:24:42 (New York City, 2021) USA
Malindi Elmore^ 2:24:50 (Houston, 2020) Canada
Mary Ngugi 2:25:20 (Boston, 2021) Kenya
Monicah Ngige 2:25:32 (Boston, 2021) Kenya
Natasha Wodak^ 2:26:19 (Chandler, 2020) Canada
Sara Vaughn 2:26:53 (Sacramento, 2021) USA
Nell Rojas 2:27:12 (Boston, 2021) USA
Stephanie Bruce 2:27:47 (Chicago, 2019) USA
Dakotah Lindwurm 2:29:04 (Duluth, 2021) USA
Angie Orjuela 2:29:12 (Valencia, 2020) NR Colombia
Bria Wetsch 2:29:50 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Maegan Krifchin 2:30:17 (Chicago, 2021) USA
Elaina Tabb 2:30:33 (Boston, 2021) USA
Lexie Thompson 2:30:37 (Philadelphia, 2021) USA
Sydney Devore 2:32:39 (Pittsburgh, 2018) USA
Kodi Kleven 2:32:45 (St. George, 2021) Canada
Briana Boehmer^ 2:33:20 (Sacramento, 2021) USA
Kate Sanborn 2:33:37 (Houston, 2022) USA
Caitlin Phillips 2:34:43 (Berlin, 2019) USA
Kate Bazeley 2:36:43 (Chicago, 2021) Canada
Kathy Derks 2:36:47 (Carmel, 2021) USA
Maria Velez 2:37:04 (Valencia, 2021) Mexico
Ashlee Powers 2:38:20 (Chandler, 2020) USA
Kayla Lampe 2:38:25 (Chicago, 2021) USA
Ali Lavender 2:38:41 (Berlin, 2021) Great Britain
Annmarie Tuxbury 2:39:05 (Atlanta, 2020) USA
Erika Fleuhr 2:39:31 (Sacramento, 2021) USA
Paula Pridgen 2:39:34 (Duluth, 2021) USA
Abby Hamilton 2:39:36 (Portland, 2021) USA
Joanna Thompson 2:39:47 (New York City, 2021) USA
Ziyang Liu 2:40:17 (Carmel, 2021) China
Rena Elmer 2:40:21 (Indianapolis, 2019) USA
Mary Denholm 2:41:08 (Atlanta, 2021) USA
Gina Rouse^ 2:41:19 (Boston, 2019) USA
Katie Kellner 2:41:42 (Atlanta, 2020) USA
Angela Moll^ 2:43:18 (Sacramento, 2019) USA
Hilary Corno^ 2:45:07 (Boston, 2021) USA
Jennifer Hughes^ 2:45:28 (Sacramento, 2019) USA
Sara Ibbetson^ 2:46:08 (Indianapolis, 2019) USA
Aisling Cuffe Debut (1:12:57 Half) USA
Athletes with ^ next to their names are Masters (40+) athletes
BOSTON MARATHON MEN'S PROFESSIONAL WHEELCHAIR DIVISION
MEN PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY
Marcel Hug 1:17:47 (Oita, 2021) WR Switzerland
Josh Cassidy 1:18:25 (Boston, 2012) Canada
Hiroki Nishida 1:20:28 (Boston, 2017) Japan
Kota Hokinoue 1:20:54 (Seoul, 2013) Japan
Aaron Pike 1:20:59 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Daniel Romanchuk 1:21:36 (Boston, 2019) USA
Rafael Botello Jimenez 1:22:09 (Boston, 2017) Spain
Patrick Monahan 1:22:23 (Duluth, 2019) Ireland
Krige Schabort 1:23:44 (Boston, 2012) USA
Simon Lawson 1:25:06 (Boston, 2017) Great Britain
Sho Watanabe 1:26:22 (Seoul, 2017) Japan
Johnboy Smith 1:29:44 (Berlin, 2017) Great Britain
Hermin Garic 1:32:27 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Valera Jacob Allen 1:44:20 (Honolulu, 2021) USA
Santiago Sanz 1:46:12 (Boston, 2014) Spain
Jason Robinson 1:52:46 (Chicago, 2021) USA
Dustin Stallberg 1:53:34 (Honolulu, 2021) USA
Phillip Croft 1:58:14 (Chicago, 2021) USA
BOSTON MARATHON WOMEN'S PROFESSIONAL WHEELCHAIR DIVISION
WOMEN PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY
Manuela Schär 1:28:17 (Boston, 2017) WR/CR Switzerland
Susannah Scaroni 1:30:42 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Madison de Rozario 1:31:11 (Tokyo Paralympics, 2021) Australia
Tatyana McFadden 1:31:30 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Jenna Fesemyer 1:37:02 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Christie Dawes 1:37:14 (Boston, 2017) AUS
Shelly Woods 1:37:44 (Padova, 2008) Great Britain
Nikita den Boer 1:38:16 (Tokyo Paralympics, 2021) Netherlands
Margriet van den Broek 1:38:33 (Boston, 2017) Netherlands
Vanessa de Souza 1:40:21 (Seville, 2020) Brazil
Arielle Rausin 1:40:51 (Duluth, 2019) USA
Michelle Wheeler 1:45:55 (Oita, 2018) USA
Yen Hoang 1:51:24 (Boston, 2021) USA
Eva Houston 2:41:52 (Boston, 2021) USA
BOSTON MARATHON PARA ATHLETICS DIVISIONS TOP CONTENDERS
NAME PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY CLASSIFICATION
Michael Roeger 2:18:53 WR Australia T46
(Upper Limb Impairment)
Chaz Davis 2:31:48 AR USA T12 (Vision Impairment)
Marko Cheseto Lemtukei 2:35:55 WB USA T62 (Lower Limb Impairment)
Ary Carlos Santos 2:45:39 Brazil T13 (Vision Impairment)
Brian Reynolds 3:03:21 USA T62 (Lower Limb Impairment)
Adam Popp 3:13:25 USA T63 (Lower Limb Impairment)
BOSTON MARATHON PARA ATHLETICS DIVISIONS TOP CONTENDERS
NAME PERSONAL BEST COUNTRY CLASSIFICATION
Liz Willis 4:57:43 USA T64 (Lower Limb Impairment)
Jacky Hunt-Broersma 23:38 for 100 mi. WR
Netherlands T64 (Lower Limb Impairment)
Melissa Stockwell N/A USA T64 Lower Limb Impairment)
2022 B.A.A. 5K WOMEN'S FIELD
NAME COUNTRY ROAD 5K PB TRACK 5000M PB
Carmela Cardama-Baez Spain N/A 15:25.41i (NR)
Kim Conley USA 15:29 15:05.2
Keira D'Amato USA 15:08 16:09.9
Anna Dibaba Ethiopia 16:02 15:59.1
Emily Durgin USA 16:05 15:24.2
Annie Frisbie USA 16:35 16:05.8
Sammy George USA 15:53 15:19.7
Tori Gerlach USA 15:56 15:44.1
Marielle Hall USA 15:08 15:02.3
Elly Henes USA N/A 15:03.27i
Emma Grace Hurley USA 16:13 15:57.2
Katie Izzo USA 16:00 15:41.3
Weini Kelati USA 15:18 14:58.2
Melissa Lodge USA N/A 15:53.81i
Sharon Lokedi Kenya 15:48 15:13.04i
Millie Paladino USA 16:35 15:02.63i
Betty Sigei Kenya N/A 15:37.8
Emily Sisson USA 15:38 14:53.8
Rachel Smith (Schneider) USA N/A 14:52.0
Emma Spencer USA 16:41 16:05.0
Susanna Sullivan USA 16:35 15:42.59i
Senbere Teferi Ethiopia 14:29 (WR) 14:15.3
Abbey Wheeler USA N/A 15:40.67i
2022 B.A.A. 5K MEN'S FIELD
NAME COUNTRY ROAD 5K PB TRACK 5000M PB
Eric Avila USA 13:55 13:18.7
Geordie Beamish New Zealand N/A 13:12.53i (NR)
David Bett Kenya 13:54 13:06.1
Robert Brandt USA N/A 13:19.1
Sam Chelanga USA 13:43 13:09.7
Edward Cheserek Kenya 13:29 13:04.4
Adam Clarke Great Britain 13:42 13:39.2
Tai Dinger USA N/A 14:09.4
Aaron Dinzeo USA 14:25 13:58.4
Brandon Doughty USA N/A 13:39.1
Mason Ferlic USA 13:52 13:24.9
Willy Fink USA 13:53 13:29.6
Eric Hamer USA 14:43 13:29.6
Brian Harvey USA 14:01 14:13.9
Kasey Knevelbaard USA 13:56 13:24.98i
Lawi Lalang USA 13:30 13:00.9
Matt McClintock USA 13:49 13:47.7
Tim McGowan USA 14:11 13:54.2
Kevin McDonnell USA N/A 14:03.5
Reuben Mosip Kenya 13:34 13:50.80a
Charles Philbert-Thiboutot Canada 14:04 13:22.4
John Reniewicki USA N/A 13:44.3
Brian Shrader USA 13:57 13:29.1
Zouhair Talbi Morocco N/A 13:18.17i
Aaron Templeton USA 13:48 13:39.4
Josef Tessema USA 14:05 13:22.3
B.A.A. 5K MEN'S WHEELCHAIR FIELD
NAME COUNTRY
Tiaan Bosch South Africa
Rafael Botello Jimenez Spain
Joshua Cassidy Canada
Hermin Garic USA
Marcel Hug Switzerland
Delmace Mayo USA
Daniel Romanchuk USA
Santiago Sanz Spain
James Senbeta USA
Johnboy Smith Great Britain
B.A.A. 5K WOMEN'S WHEELCHAIR FIELD
NAME COUNTRY
Vanessa De Souza Brazil
Jenna Fesemyer USA
Shelly Oxley-Woods Great Britain
Margriet van den Broek Netherlands
Maddy Wilson USA
2022 B.A.A. INVITATIONAL MILE WOMEN'S FIELD
NAME COUNTRY 1500m PB TRACK MILE PB
Holly Archer Great Britain 04:07.2 04:35.9
Sadi Henderson USA 04:10.3 04:41.0
Emily Lipari USA 04:05.7 04:28.8
Heather MacLean USA 04:02.1 04:26.0
Yolanda Ngarambe Sweden 04:03.4 04:28.3
Jenn Randall USA 04:10.8 N/A
Taryn Rawlings USA 04:05.0 04:28.3
Annie Rodenfels USA 04:13.5 04:32.6
Helen Schlachtenhaufen USA 04:01.1 04:27.1
Ellie Shea USA 04:21.4 04:43.7
Annika Sisson USA 04:17.8 04:39.6
Katie Snowden Great Britain 04:02.8 04:25.9
Erin Teschuk Canada 04:14.3 04:32.3
Allie Wilson USA 04:14.8 04:32.3
2022 B.A.A. INVITATIONAL MILE MEN'S FIELD
NAME COUNTRY 1500m PB TRACK MILE PB
Colin Abert USA 03:41.5 3:59:51
Colby Alexander USA 03:33.6 03:54.9
Corey Bellemore Canada 03:39.4 03:57.4
Joey Berriatua USA 03:44.3 04:00.7
Johnny Gregorek USA 03:34.5 03:52.5
Brahim Kaazouzi Morocco 03:31.6 03:58.5
Kevin Kelly Ireland 03:39.1 03:57.9
James Randon USA 03:37.9 03:56.4
Colin Schultz USA 03:41.9 03:59.2
Shane Streich USA 03:41.3 03:58.0
Diego Zarate USA 03:38.9 03:57.5
ABOUT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (B.A.A.)
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit
organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through
sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and
supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The
Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with
international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York
City. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been
John Hancock. The 126th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on
Monday, April 18, 2022. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit
www.baa.org.
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